Be Healthy Ministries, Inc. Community & Disaster Preparedness Ministry!We have resources here covering public health and safety issues and hope you will share them as well. it will take a community for all to be prepared for crises and disasters!
***July is..... UV Safety Month! Eye Injury Prevention Month!
***The temperatures are rising and many over 100 degrees! Have a plan to stay cool, stay hydrated, and wear proper sunscreen if you have to be outside! ***June 1st the Hurricane Atlantic Season began! Visit : www.ready.gov/hurricanes ***According to FEMA,planning starts with three steps: 1. Collect! 2. Share : www.ready.gov/make-a-plan 3. Practice! ***June 1st to 7th was National CPR/First Aid/AED Awareness Week! ***At least one member of each family should know CPR & First Aid! Contact your local Red Cross or Heart Association! June was also....***CPR/FirstAid/AED Month! ***Pet Preparedness Month! ***Extreme Heat Month! ***June was National Safety Month! (USA) and Preparedness Month! (Jamaica). Fire Safety Tips!! ***Do not leave grease on your stoves,or throw cigarette buts unto dry wooded areas or trash. ***Do not grill near dried woodland and grass, and always monitor your cooking at home on either gas or electric stoves and grills outside. ***Get educated locally, and nationally on how you can play a role in Fire Safety! ***Please do monthly checks of your fire alarms and carbon-dioxide monitors, change batteries as needed! ***Invest in getting a Fire Extinguisher and learn how to use same! ***Kids are never young to learn about fire safety, connect them to Sparky, visit : www.sparky.org and www.nfpa.org/education ***In Jamaica please visit The Jamaica Fire Brigade at: www.jamaicafirebrigade.org www.jfb.gov.jm 
Emergency Preparedness for Seniors & the Disabled
https://www.thezebra.com/insurance-news/4674/emergency-preparedness-seniors-disabled/ Humane Society - Protect Your Pets http://www.humanesociety.org/issues/animal_rescue/tips/pets-disaster.html Disaster Safety for Renters https://www.homecity.com/disaster-safety-for-renters Ready for Anything: First Aid for Pets https://www.avma.org/public/EmergencyCare/Pages/First-Aid-Tips-for-Pet-Owners.aspx (Courtesy of SpringField Library) |
